Djokovic is the defending Wimbledon champion and is seeking his sixth Wimbledon championship. Set 1 all tied at 5-5. For example, crowds on the same court can vary in size throughout the day based on the ebb and flow of matches or because spectators need a break, for example after watching a five-set thriller. The match's first set made it look like we were headed for another five-hour, five-set classic, reminiscient of their 2008 Wimbledon final. 2-1 Federer. Wimbledon may be cancelled but the BBC will be showing you plenty of classic action from the grass-court Grand Slam this summer. But asked about the steady assault by Nadal and Djokovic on his record of 20 Grand Slams, Federer came across as a man at peace. The only good thing about that second set for Djokovic was that it was over quickly, and the defending champ seems to have regrouped. Both players continue to hold. Mirka Federer is all of us watching Roger Federer battle Novak Djokovic. The court is fully under a shadow now. Federer had an uncharacteristic one in his semifinal against Rafael Nadal, and now Djokovic has all but gone away after winning the first set tiebreak, with no apparent physical ailments. The format was instituted to prevent soul-sapping marathons such as the three-day affair between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut in 2010, which dragged on until 70-68 in the fifth set, and last year’s semifinal between Isner and Kevin Anderson, which lasted to 26-24. Looking on from the front row of the Royal Box were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with 80-year-old Rod Laver, the inspiration for both finalists, just behind, along with former Wimbledon champions Stefan Edberg, John Newcombe, Manuel Santana and Stan Smith. 12:48 p.m.: Nadal had a shot at break point, but four deuces laters, Federer proves the winner. It seemed after the third that the defending champion had this thing all wrapped up, but Federer says not so fast. Second set: Djokovic gets on the board, Federer leads 4-1. Federer made Djokovic run in that set, and Djokovic couldn’t keep up. In Djokovic’s case, he explained, it was the latter. Djokovic and Federer just reached the four-hour mark in this match. 2:22 p.m.: Federer holds serve. The defending champ won the third set 7-6 (7-4) in another tiebreak by throwing the kitchen sink at Federer, who was just one iota worse despite saving a few set points with brilliant serving. There, they shared an embrace: one victor, but two champions who had an equal part in tennis history. Federer took the higher-risk approach in a first set of exceptional shot-making and touch. He finally made an appearance in the fifth game of the set. One of the great @rogerfederer performances at #Wimbledon 1:54 p.m.: Nadal looks frustrated, but at least he holds serve to win the first point. 11:47 a.m.: Nadal storms back and takes the second game 45-0. Second set: Federer wins 6-1 to even the match. Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer Wimbledon 2019 final highlights 1:22 p.m.: Federer breaks Nadal for the first time today. 4-1 lead in the third set, the emotions are running high in the @rogerfederer box...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/J23mcMUqa9. Djokovic pointed to the sky, then calmly strode to the net. “I was defending; he was dictating the play. But instead of fading in the fourth set, he broke Djokovic’s serve in the fifth game and held his own to take a 4-2 lead that thrilled the crowd, which erupted in cheers for the Swiss and the prospect of a fifth set. Alright, then. 1:30 p.m.: What a game. Neither player managed to break serve as Federer eventually won the first set in tiebreaking fashion. Djokovic defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in Friday's other semifinal. “If somebody else does [break my record], well, that’s great for them. 12:11 p.m.: Federer has conceded just five points on serve through five games. Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the 2019 Wimbledon … “When the crowd is chanting, ‘Roger!’ I hear ‘Novak!’ ” he explained. Novak Djokovic may not have been the better player from first ball to last in Sunday’s Wimbledon final. Game, set, match: Djokovic wins, 7-6 (7-5), 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 13-12 (7-3). 11:54 a.m.: Both players continue to hold their serve. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Sports reporter focusing on enterprise stories, Olympics, tennis. 2:07 p.m.: Federer holds to take a 3-1 lead. Djokovic played an excellent passing shot that Federer’s backhand couldn’t quite reach and he’s taken the first break of this fifth sets. Once the package has been produced, typically within just minutes of a match finishing, it is made available to the digital editors at Wimbledon to determine if they want to publish it. 12:40 p.m.: Make that 13 straight holds to start the match as Nadal picks up the first game of the second set. 1:12 p.m.: A love hold for Fed looks like he is more than capable of bouncing back. When Federer immediately broke back, even guests in the Royal Box dropped any pretense of impartiality, cheering the fight left in the Swiss. The stadium erupted when Federer got the service break he needed by toying with the pace and trajectory of his shots and coaxing Djokovic into errors. A pair of deuces and 23 and 25-shot rallies. 11:00 a.m.: Djokovic defeats Bautista Agut in four sets (6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2) to advance to Sunday's final. Federer leads the first set 4-3. 12:32 p.m.: This one may take five sets. The 37-year-old Federer now advances to his 12th Wimbledon final and 36th Grand Slam final for an opportunity to claim his ninth title at the All English Club. They were greeted by rousing cheers and a standing ovation when Djokovic led Federer onto Centre Court just before 2 p.m. 2019 ❓#Wimbledon | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/gmo8ghfeQg. The first he faced, he won by triumphing in a 35-shot rally, the longest of the match. That’s what I play for.”, Woody Harrelson turns into a meme at Wimbledon. First set: Djokovic wins in a tiebreak, 7-6 (7-5). Credit Federer’s serve against the game’s best returner for this one — he hasn’t faced a single break point all match, then held at love to take a 4-2 lead and broke Djokovic again. 10:43 a.m.: Novak Djokovic currently leads Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 3-1 in the day's other semifinal. Both men then traded quick set victories in the second and third before setting up a grueling fourth set that lasted nearly an hour and included two final games with nearly a dozen deuces. Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the 2019 Wimbledon men's singles semifinals. So at 6-6, the match just shy of the four-hour mark, they played on for the two-game lead required to win the fifth set.